2017 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Review

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Hyundai Santa Fe offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Hyundai Santa Fe as you will with the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Hyundai Santa Fe is somewhat more expensive than the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. Both the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport have similar Destination Charges.

Dimensions
The Hyundai Santa Fe is about the same width as the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport.
For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Hyundai Santa Fe, which is slightly longer than the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport.

Drivetrain
With its lower torque engine, the Hyundai Santa Fe doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport.

Handling
The Hyundai Santa Fe has a larger turning radius than the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Hyundai Santa Fe is clearly the choice over the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport for pulling heavy loads.
The Hyundai Santa Fe has a little more horsepower than the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport.

Utility
The Hyundai Santa Fe offers greater seating capacity than the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.
The Hyundai Santa Fe has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport.

Warranty
The Hyundai Santa Fe comes with essentially the same basic warranty as the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport.

Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Read an article on the current NHTSA crash test program.

Not Tested

Frontal Crash Rating

Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Read an article on the current NHTSA crash test program.

Not Tested

Side Crash Rating

Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Read an article on the current NHTSA crash test program.

Not Tested

Invoice*:

$29,335 - $38,642

$23,867 - $35,382

Days On Lot: Comparing Ease of Negotiation

Days on Lot measures the average number of days a model sits on a dealer's lot before it's sold. This is one predictor of a dealer's willingness to negotiate.

Monthly Trend for:2017 Hyundai Santa Fe

No Data

Monthly Trend for:
2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

No Data

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

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